Brad A Thomson, age 68, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home in Lake Wales, Florida. He was born in Casper, Wyoming, and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. In his early years, he served United States Marine Corps, PVT- a Vietnam Veteran, a role he carried privately and without fanfare. He was a father of three, and a man whose life moved through distinct chapters. Over the course of his life, he walked many paths- known fully to some and only partially to others. To those who loved him early on, he was Dad- a role that carried meaning, memory, and emotion that changed over time. Life did not unfold simply, and relationships evolved in ways that were sometimes distant and sometimes quiet. Still, he remains part of the story of those who came from him. There are memories-some clear, some faded- held with a mix of gratitude, sadness, and reflection. Even when time and circumstance created space, the connection was never entirely erased.…